UK Government strikes deal for weaker wine in pubs

Thousands of pubs and bars across the UK have agreed to offer 'house' wine weaker than 12.5% abv, following government pressure to dissuade harmful drinking.

Key drinks industry associations in the UK, including the British Beer & Pub Association and Wine & Spirit Trade Association, have signed their members up to new measures devised in cooperation with government officials and intended to curb alcohol consumption.

One of the new pledges is that pubs and bars will offer a house wine below 12.5% abv, so as to reduce the level of alcohol in each glass.